Adolescents

BARNARDO´S [2008] Snakes and ladders [Giant board game]
Abstract: Walk the Talk is the national programme at NHS Health Scotland which is aimed at supporting health professionals to make their services more accessible and youth-friendly for younger patients. Designed by Barnardo´s, this game is centred around experiential learning allowing participants to identify gaps in service, challenge attitudes and devise ways to improve professional practice. It has been used in a variety of settings to date and is a useful tool to use with staff on training days and can be used with all members of staff regardless of their position.
Description 1 large mat; 2 inflatable dice; instruction booklet; instruction cards

SKLAIR Jessie (2006). The big change: children talk about the move from primary to secondary school [Video]. Surrey: Young Voice
ISBN 1903456177

HEALTH EDCO [2004]. Death of a liver [Easel display and leaflet]. Texas: Health Edco
Cast from real specimens, the display consists of three hand-painted models representing a normal liver, a liver with hepatitis, and a liver with cirrhosis. Vividly illustrates the dangers of alcohol abuse.

Anatomy

EDU-LAB (2004). Human anatomy. Norfolk: Edu-Lab
Resource pack containing 10 large colour posters covering: the skeleton; the skin; the teeth; the ear; the eye; the digestive system; the muscles; the brain; the lungs; and the heart. Also includes a guide containing worksheets and further detail for each poster.

Dental Health

Abstract: First Teeth, Health Teeth is a practical guide for health visitors/public health nurses to provide clear, up-to-date information about oral health to parents and carers of babies and children up to the age of 5 years. It has been produced to support a national programme called Childsmile.
[Description A5 folder; 5 stickers; toothbrush-shaped leaflets]
REFERENCE COPY ONLY IN THE LIBRARY - Download a copy of the guide, or email publications@health.scot.nhs.uk

Disabilities

Drugs

EMMET David and NICE Graeme (2008). Getting wise to drugs: a resource for teaching children about drugs, dangerous substances and other risky situations. London : Jessica Kingsley ISBN 9781843105077 Suitable for use with children aged 8-12

DRAMATIC MEDIA (2007). Deadline : a programme that explores social issues associated with young people and drugs [DVD and booklet]. Wyboston: Dramatic Media.

Nutrition

HEALTH EDCO [2007]. Nutrition picture toss-up ball. 24" inflatable ball containing pictures of 35 different foods. Can be used to help children identify foods and food groups and learn what those foods contribute to the diet. Includes instructions for different activities, answer sheet and repair patch. Ages 11 and up.

J & B PRODUCTS (2005). Deluxe food puppet set. A tool for teaching children about nutrition, these puppets are perfect for telling kids fun food stories. Set also includes reproducible colouring and word search handouts. Ideas for using puppets and general nutrition information.

Personal development

Pictures of health provides stimulating ideas and activities to encourage children to take responsibility for their own health and well-being. Through the seven broad themes children have the opportunity to learn about their own rights, duties and responsibilities, as well as those of others, and learn to respect and value the richness and diversity of society.

Safety

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS (2001). Small beginnings: a leader´s guide to developing the concepts and skills underlying safety. Birmingham: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Sexual health and wellbeing

DODD, Karen and others (2007). Exploring sexual and social understanding: an illustrated pack designed for working with people with learning disabilities. Kidderminster: British Institute of Learning Disabilities.

MCCARTHY Michelle and THOMPSON David (2007). Sex and the 3Rs: rights, risks and responsibilities: a sex education pack for working with people with learning disabilities. Brighton: Pavilion Publishing.

KERR-EDWARDS, Lesley and SCOTT, Lorna (2003). Talking together...about sex and relationships: a practical resource for schools and parents working with young people with learning disabilities. London: Family Planning Association.

Cast from real specimens, the display consists of three hand-painted models representing a normal lung, a lung with emphysema, and a lung with cancer. Vividly illustrates the dangers of smoking.

GASP (2004). Pot pourri of puffing poisons (Set of jars and display stand). Bristol: GASP.
Set of 30 labelled jars each containing relevant objects, liquids, and gases to represent the 4000 deadly chemicals in cigarette smoke. Accompanied by an A4 poisons poster in a display stand and also a sheet of ideas for displaying and styling the set of poisons.

GASP (2004). What´s in tobacco smoke? (Display case). Bristol: GASP.

Wooden box display demonstrating 30 of the 4000 chemicals found in tobacco smoke. Designed by a creative collage artist, it contains a mix of chemicals in jars, insects, cars, objects and photos.